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Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero was a reported target for Everton in the summer transfer window.

The Blues pursued a loan move for the Argentine on deadline day but United held out for a loan fee of £8m and the deal was scuppered (via The Athletic).

Everton subsequently turned their attentions to Roma’s Robin Olsen, who arrived as competition for Jordan Pickford.

Romero still has sights set on working with Ancelotti

However, this proposed transfer may not be dead in the water. According to the Daily Mail, Romero remains hopeful of a move to Goodison Park come the end of the season.

Significantly, the 34-year-old will be out of contract by then, meaning that United can no longer stand in his way.

The Daily Mail also claimed that there is interest from Romero’s homeland, with Boca Juniors and River Plate potentially readying competing offers.

Fan feed The Toffee Blues relayed the news, and there was mixed reaction from Everton supporters. Some no longer saw the sense in the move, while others were still keen on it.

These Everton fans aren’t sold on Romero

“Don’t see how we need him IF we can keep who we already have”

Credit: @maynard_hanna

“Basing my opinions on who I think is the better keeper simple. Romero is 7 years older than Pickford not a chance he is coming in as a no1 FACT!!”

Credit: @stewart35539171

“Can someone tell me what’s so good about Romero”

Credit: @premier_rumours

“Sounds like a nice comfy retirement plan for Romero. Pickford has improved since Olsen arrived to be fair.”

Credit: @LuvEvertonForum

While these Everton fans would approve of the signing

“His performance in 2014WC still makes me love him so much”

Credit: @wearealvin

“Still want this me”

Credit: @leftbacklenny

“Be a great addition to the squad.”

Credit: @mattyrei83

“Sound if he’s coming on a free”

Credit: @davidh_5

In other news, some Everton fans also weighed in on this potential exit.

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O Flamengo ficou com menos de 50% da renda do clássico contra o Botafogo. O Rubro-Negro teve despesas de mais de R$ 1 milhão e ainda sofreu uma penhora de cerca de R$ 201 mil. Por isso, o clube arrecadouR$ 1.140.656,81.

Os 44.388 pagantes geraram uma bilheteria deR$ 2.408.689,00. Os maiores gastos foram com ‘custo operacional do jogo’, de R$ 380 mil, e ‘custo de infraestrutura do estádio’, de R$ 228 mil. A Federação de Futebol do estado do Rio de Janeiro ficou com R$ 119 mil.

No jogo contra o Corinthians, o Rubro-Negro ficou comR$ 1,59 milhão de uma renda deR$ 3.203.207,50.

Flamengo x Palmeiras, em Brasília, teve mais pagantes (54.665), porém a partida contra o Corinthians, no Maracanã, teve cerca de R$ 400 mil de receita bruta a mais, tendo aproximadamente 400 pagantes a menos (54.250). O detalhe é que o Flamengo x Corinthians teve 11.493 gratuidades.

De olho em melhores condições no Maracanã, o Rubro-Negro vem fazendo pressão para ser protagonista na gestão do estádio. Nesta quinta-feira, o presidente Eduardo Bandeira de Mello, fez um ‘alerta’ e disse que o time da Gávea não jogará no Templo do Futebol caso não seja o gestor.

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سجل محمود حمدي الونش مدافع الزمالك هدف التعادل أمام بترو أتلتيكو الأنجولي في المباراة التي جمعت بين الفريقين اليوم ببطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

وتعادل الزمالك مع منافسه بترو أتلتيكو الأنجولي بهدفين لمثلهما في المباراة التي أقيمت ضمن منافسات الجولة الأولى من دور المجموعات في دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

طالع أيضًا.. ترتيب مجموعة الزمالك في دوري أبطال إفريقيا بعد التعادل مع بترو أتلتيكو الأنجولي

وأحرز الونش الهدف في الدقيقة الخامسة من الوقت بدل من الضائع بالشوط الثاني، بتسديدة من داخل منطقة الجزاء اصطدمت في جسد مدافع بترو أتلتيكو وغيرت اتجاهها وسكنت في مرمى الفريق الأنجولي. هدف تعادل الزمالك مع بترو أتلتيكو الأنجولي في دوري ابطال إفريقيا

وأقيمت مباراة الزمالك وبترو أتلتيكو على أرضية استاد القاهرة في إطار منافسات الجولة الأولى من دور المجموعات بالبطولة القارية.

ويتواجد الزمالك مع بترو أتلتيكو في المجموعة الرابعة التي تضم معهما الوداد المغربي وساجرادا اسبرانزا الأنجولي.

عبر أسطورة منتخب السنغال، الحاج ضيوف، عن سعادته بتأهل أسود التيرانجا إلى نصف نهائي بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا 2021 بعد الفوز على غينيا الاستوائية 3-1 في دور الثمانية.

وقدم منتخب السنغال مباراة كبيرة تحت قيادة المدرب، أليو سيسيه، وبقيادة الثنائي الهجوم المميز ساديو ماني وإسماعيلا سار الذي عاد إلى الأسود بعد تعافيه من الإصابة في وقت متأخر من البطولة.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تقارير: عقوبة قاسية تنتظر المغرب من كف” بعد الخسارة أمام مصر

وتحدث ضيوف عن أداء منتخب بلده في تصريحات نقلتها شبكة “WiW Sport” السنغالية، وقال: “لقد قلتها منذ البداية، هذا الفريق سوف يصبح أقوى”.

وأضاف: “نحن سعداء، أهنئ الجميع اللاعبين والجهاز الفني بالتأهل إلى نصف النهائي”.

وتابع: “لدينا فريق قوي سيقاتل على اللقب رغم كل الصعاب التي واجهناه في البداية خاصة الإصابات والاعتماد على سيني دينج في حراسة المرمى، هناك مشكلة بابي جايي (الإيقاف) وكذلك غياب شيخو كوياتي بسبب الإنذارات المتراكمة”.

وواصل تصريحاته: “سنقاتل كفريق وسنفوز معًا، هذا هو أهم شيء”.

وعن مباراة بوركينا فاسو في نصف النهائي: “نحن المفضلون للفوز، سوف ندرسهم بكل تأكيد جيدًا ونحترمهم، وآمل في قدرة اللاعبين على رفع المستوى الفني في تلك المرحلة عما رأيناه أمام غينيا الاستوائية”.

دخل المغربي وليد آزارو مهاجم الاتفاق السعودي والأهلي السابق دائرة اهتمام نادي بيراميدز الذي يسعى لضمه في فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الحالية.

ووفقا لما نشره موقع “le360” المغربي فإن تألق المغربي وليد الكارتي مع بيراميدز جعله يسعى لضم آزارو وتكرار التجربة مجددًا.

وأشار التقرير ذاته، إلى أن الاتفاق على الأمور المادية بين بيراميدز وأزارو يعد العائق الوحيد الذي يهدد الصفقة بعدم الاكتمال.

وأوضح أن مهاجم الأهلي السابق يريد الحصول على مكافأة التوقيع بالإضافة إلى مقدم التعاقد، في الوقت الذى تحاول إدارة بيراميدز إقناعه بعدم الحصول على منحة التوقيع خاصة وأنه يعد صفقة انتقال حر.

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وكان نادي الاتفاق قد قرر فسخ عقد أزارو خلال فترة الانتقالات الشتوية الحالية ليصبح لاعبا حرا في الميركاتو.

Tottenham could potentially sign Jose Mourinho’s new Sergio Ramos by bringing in Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic.

What’s the story?

Reports in recent weeks have suggested that Spurs are after the Serbia international, and are keen on bringing him to the Premier League.

An update was delivered on their pursuit of the 6 foot 4 powerhouse by Italian publication CalcioMercato, who claim that Mourinho’s side, along with fellow Premier League giants Liverpool, have reached out to Milenkovic’s agents over a potential move.

The report adds that Manchester United also remain in the equation for his signature, and that Fiorentina also hold out hope they can tie him down to a new deal.

Mourinho’s new Ramos?

Throughout his illustrious managerial career, Mourinho has worked with some of the world’s best, not least Sergio Ramos in his time at Real Madrid.

The Spain international was one of the cornerstones of Madrid’s success in the early 2010s under Mourinho’s leadership, playing 137 times for him – the second-most he’s played for any manager, only behind current Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane.

Ramos was his leader on and off the pitch, and enjoyed some of his peak years under Mourinho’s management – he was named in FIFA’s World XI for three years in a row during the pair’s time at the Bernabeu.

Speaking back in 2012, the current Spurs boss remarked: “When Sergio is at his best, he gives me all that a defender has to give: security in defence, quality bringing the ball out, strength and set pieces, leadership. When he is in shape, he is one of the best.”

And in Milenkovic, Daniel Levy could unearth something incredibly similar. The Serbian is an absolute powerhouse in the centre of defence, averaging 1.5 tackles and 1.3 interceptions in Serie A this season – both stats in the top five among Fiorentina’s entire squad.

The £25.2m-rated titan has already earned rave reviews for his abilities and potential, being described as someone who is “fearless” and is a “beast”. Milenkovic has shown he could also develop into the leader Ramos is right now, having captained Fiorentina on a couple of occasions already this season, despite only being 23.

When Mourinho joined Madrid as manager in May 2010, Ramos was only 24 and was still trying to make his mark on world football. Milenkovic is in that similar age profile, and under the Spurs boss’ guidance, could develop into a superstar just like the Spaniard did.

Meanwhile, Spurs played a blinder by selling this man for £17m…

Tottenham Hotspur are back in action a day earlier than expected as they welcome Austrian outfit Wolfsberger AC to north London for the second leg of their Europa League Round of 32 clash this evening.

Jose Mourinho’s men have won just two of their last eight matches, including the 4-1 whitewash in the first-leg of this encounter, so despite the result being a mere formality, the Portuguese will surely want to see a decent performance.

Indeed, the 58-year-old has already revealed that he is likely to name “a very similar” lineup to the one that demolished tonight’s opposition in Hungary a week ago.

He has also revealed that Ben Davies will take the armband, while Toby Aldwereireld will start, so how will the rest of the XI look? Here’s what we are predicting…

There could be as many as eight changes to the side that tasted defeat to local rivals West Ham on Sunday afternoon, as Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga and Lucas Moura all remain.

It is the Englishman who gets the nod as Alderweireld’s partner over Davinson Sanchez, with Joe Rodon ineligible to feature in the Europa League.

Davies, as mentioned above, will come back in to replace Sergio Reguilon whilst between the sticks, back-up shot-stopper Joe Hart may be given his first run-out since the Wycombe FA cup win.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele are in line to receive a rest, as is Heung-min Son and Harry Kane ahead of an important Premier League fixture with Burnley on Sunday – all four will be needed to turn around their domestic fortunes, more so than here.

So, as a result, we may see Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko partner up at the base of midfield once again with Moura being deployed in the no.10 role.

That will allow Gareth Bale to start, having made such an encouraging impact against the Hammers from the bench at the weekend – he assisted the Brazilian’s sole consolation goal, and that duo could continue to deliver tonight.

Whilst on the left flank, we’re expecting Steven Bergwijn to be granted his first start since the Everton defeat over £80k-per-week Erik Lamela, who is axed after a string of poor performances.

Carlos Vinicius is also in contention to lead the line without Kane.

This game will come too soon for Serge Aurier and Giovani Lo Celso as the pair have only just returned to training this week following their respective injuries.

Mourinho has also revealed that four academy prospects will be involved on the bench – record-breaker Dane Scarlett, Dilan Markanday, Marcus Lavinier and Nile John – they could all feature should Spurs have put this tie away by the hour mark.

The Evening Standard also claim Dennis Cirkin, Jamie Bowden and Alfie Devine are among those in contention, too.

AND in other news, Better than Dier: Levy could land Spurs a massive UPGRADE in £22.5m-rated “machine”…

Alasdair Gold was left slamming the display of Davinson Sanchez despite Tottenham Hotspur winning 2-0 at home versus West Brom in the Premier League.

Harry Kane netted the opener for Spurs on his return from injury inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half before Heung-Min Son sealed the win to give the North London club a much-needed three points.

Although there were some very good performances for Jose Mourinho’s team, Sanchez’s display flattered to deceive Gold.

Writing in his latest piece for football.london, the journalist claimed that the former Ajax ace was ‘fortunate’ that Hugo Lloris saved a header from Mbaye Diagne in the first half which could have proved costly for the Lilywhites.

Gold also highlighted his general struggles at trying to contain Diagne, as he gave him a 6/10 overall rating, the joint-lowest out of any of his teammates to have set foot on the pitch.

Sanchez did not have his best game for Spurs

Sanchez certainly did not have his best game for THFC, as the Colombia international lost out on no fewer than eight of his duels, the second-most lost out of his teammates (Sofascore).

He also failed to make a single interception and lost possession of the ball four times in the match (Sofascore).

Sanchez will be happy with the clean sheet, but the 24-year-old central defender can certainly perform better for his side.

In other news, find out who one pundit thinks will be replaced long-term at Spurs here!

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A reformulação do time do Botafogo da temporada passada para a atual exigiu mudanças nos três setores, a entrada de jovens e o ressurgimento de alguns atletas. Há jogadores que ainda buscam afirmação, mas houve um que chegou e já está bem à vontade. Seu nome é Bruno Silva. O volante de 29 anos foi contratado após bom ano de 2015 pela Chapecoense e se tornou homem de confiança do técnico Ricardo Gomes.

– Eu fui muito bem recebido desde o primeiro dia, facilita. O Ricardo dispensa comentários. Conversa, trata todo mundo igualmente. Não tem ninguém mais ou menos importante. Essa é uma função nova para mim. É a primeira vez que tenho mais liberdade – agradece o meio-campista.

Tamanha liberdade é mesmo uma orientação do treinador. Apesar de serem três os volantes, o comandante enxerga qualidade ofensiva em quem protege a grande área de Jefferson. Desta forma, não raramente Bruno Silva e seus companheiros mais próximos aparecem próximos da grande área adversária.

– Ele me deu liberdade. Assim como dá liberdade para o Airton e para o Rodrigo Lindoso. Eles participaram da jogada do gol contra o Fluminense, por exemplo. Nosso esquema tem três volantes, mas com liberdade – salienta Bruno, que tomou conta da camisa 11 e costuma também fazer jogadas com o lateral-direito Luis Ricardo.

E assim o mineiro de Nova Lima chega ao Rio para, de mansinho, ir se tornando parte da espinha dorsal da equipe alvinegra. Só falta o gol, que saiu apenas em jogo-treino, ainda na pré-temporada. Quem sabe o “batismo” não é neste domingo, contra o Madureira.

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David Moyes must swoop for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde in the January transfer window, after the West Ham United target produced a dominant display as RC Strasbourg Alsace thrashed Nimes Olympique 5-0 on Wednesday night.

Bellegarde has emerged as a potential option for the Hammers to chase in the mid-season market as Moyes looks to improve his ranks at the London Stadium, but could face competition from rivals Crystal Palace, according to Foot Mercato.

Both sides are believed to have approached the 22-year-old’s agent to sound out his interest in a potential move, having been attracted by the midfielder’s eye-catching performances in Ligue 1 over the past year-and-a-half.

West Ham were credited with an interest in signing Bellegarde last summer but failed to seal a deal to sign the Haiti international, who Fiorentina had previously strived to acquire (Corriere dello Sport, 18/8, p. 26).

Bellegarde remained at the Meinau Stadium where he has started 15 of his 16 Ligue 1 appearances under Thierry Laurey this term, sitting out only two matches thus far with a thigh injury sustained last month.

The £3.6m-rated gem has proven a key weapon in Laurey’s plans with minutes in several midfield roles, spread over deep-lying, wide and forward positions, but is yet to register a goal or an assist.

Laurey utilised Bellegarde as the left-sided option in a three-man midfield at home to Nimes on Wednesday night, and saw the former France youth international provide a box-to-box threat as he controlled the game throughout his time on the pitch.

Bellegarde offered one key ball and took one shot before being replaced in the 81st-minute, while having won the penalty which saw Strasbourg seal a 3-0 lead moments before half-time following a VAR review, per SofaScore.

He additionally dominated in the duel with success in six of 10 ground battles while beating his marker with four of his five dribbles, made a successful tackle, two interceptions and was never dribbled past.

The £4,000-per-week enforcer further took a total of 64 touches and completed 35 of his 40 attempted passes, including finding teammates with three of seven crosses as Bellegarde brought the width to Laurey’s plans on the left-hand channel.

Bellegarde’s performance would have delighted any West Ham scouts in attendance, who would be able to report back to Moyes a glowing rendition of the RC Lens product reminiscent of Tomas Soucek for his ability to provide a key driving threat from midfield.

AND in other news: “Problem in the dressing room” – Exclusive: Pundit issues stark warning on £9m-rated West Ham target.